Build Type 3: Building using a main contractor or package supplier to complete the structure to a weathertight stage, with the remaining work being under­taken by subcontractors with most materials purchased by self-builder direct from suppliers.

Build Type 4: Building using a main contractor. Building in this way requires the least involvement from the self-builder.

Single Storey Builds

Cost per m2

Build Type 1

Build Type 2

Build Type 3

Build Type 4

Build Type 1

Build Type 2

Build Type 3

Build Type 4

Up to 90m2

Greater London

1249

1323

1396

1470

South East

1096

1160

1224

1289

NW, SW, East & Scotland

996

1055

1114

1172

Mids, Yorks, NE & Wales

953

1009

1065

1121

90 - 160m2

Greater London

1144

1211

1279

1346

South East

1004

1063

1122

1181

NW, SW, East & Scotland

913

967

1021

1074

Mids, Yorks, NE & Wales

873

925

976

1028

161m2 +

Greater London

1019

1079

1138

1198

South East

893

946

998

1051

NW, SW, East & Scotland

813

860

908

956

Mids, Yorks, NE & Wales

777

822

868

914

Two Storey Builds

Cost per m2

Build Type 1

Build Type 2

Build Type 3

Build Type 4

Build Type 1

Build Type 2

Build Type 3

Build Type 4

90-130m2

Greater London

1202

1273

1344

1414

South East

1055

1117

1179

1241

NW, SW, East & Scotland

959

1016

1072

1128

Mids, Yorks, NE & Wales

917

971

1025

1079

131-220m2

Greater London

1012

1072

1132

1191

South East

888

941

993

1045

NW, SW, East & Scotland

808

855

903

950

Mids, Yorks, NE & Wales

773

818

864

909

221m2+

Greater London

934

989

1044

1099

South East

820

868

917

965

NW, SW, East & Scotland

746

790

833

877

Mids, Yorks, NE & Wales

713

755

797

839

House Building Costs – FAQs

Do the figures include VAT?

No. VAT is not payable on new builds.

You say the figures are for a ‘finished home’, what does this mean?

The cost per m2 figure covers everything needed for you to walk in through the front door to a habitable home, including such things as fitted kitchens and bathrooms, but not including furniture (beds, sofas, carpets) or external landscaping.

What does the m2 measure shown cover?

The m2 figures shown are the Gross Internal Area (GIA), which is measured from the internal face of each external wall. It includes all habitable areas but does not include garages, lofts, basements or similar. These areas can, of course, be added in if you wish to convert them to habitable space.

Where do these figures come from?

The figures come directly from information provided by the Build Cost Information Service and are based on a ‘Standard’ level of specification. Updated March 2018.

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